JEE Advanced: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility

Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced). Admission to IITs (and some other institutes via JoSAA)

Category
Engineering
Conducted by
One of the seven zonal IITs on rotation (IIT Roorkee in 2026)
Level
UG entrance
Frequency
Once a year
Mode
CBT
Languages
English, Hindi

Eligibility

Exam pattern

Paper 1

180 min

Paper 2

180 min

Syllabus

Physics

Units & measurements, Kinematics, Laws of motion & friction, Work, energy, power, Rotational motion, Gravitation, Properties of solids & fluids, Thermodynamics & kinetic theory, Oscillations & waves, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic effects & magnetism, EMI & AC, EM waves, Optics, Dual nature of matter, Atoms & nuclei, Semiconductor electronics, Experimental skills

Chemistry

Some basic concepts / mole concept, Atomic structure, Chemical bonding & molecular structure, Chemical thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium (chemical & ionic), Redox & electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Periodic table & periodicity, s-, p-, d- and f-block elements, Coordination compounds, Basic principles & hydrocarbons (organic), Haloalkanes/haloarenes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, Amines & nitrogen compounds, Biomolecules, polymers, everyday chemistry, Practical chemistry / qualitative analysis

Mathematics

Sets, relations, functions, Complex numbers & quadratic equations, Matrices & determinants, Permutations, combinations, binomial theorem, Sequences & series, Trigonometry, Limits, continuity, differentiability, Differentiation applications, Integral calculus, Differential equations, Coordinate geometry (straight line, circle, conics), 3D geometry & vectors, Statistics & probability

Important dates (2026)

Selection process

AIR -> JoSAA counselling; AAT for B.Arch

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Frequently asked questions

What is JEE Advanced?

JEE Advanced stands for Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced). Admission to IITs (and some other institutes via JoSAA). It is conducted by One of the seven zonal IITs on rotation (IIT Roorkee in 2026). Level: UG entrance.

Who is eligible for JEE Advanced?

Education: Top ~2.5 lakh JEE Main Paper 1 qualifiers; Class 12 passed/appearing (not before 2 years earlier). Age limit: Born on/after Oct 1 (5-year relaxation SC/ST/PwD) - verify current brochure. Attempts: 2 attempts in 2 consecutive years. Nationality: Indian & foreign.

What is the exam pattern of JEE Advanced?

Paper 1: 180 minutes. Paper 2: 180 minutes. Mode: CBT.

How often is JEE Advanced held?

Once a year.

When is JEE Advanced held?

2026 cycle: Exam 2026-05-17; Result 2026-06-01.

How are candidates selected through JEE Advanced?

AIR -> JoSAA counselling; AAT for B.Arch.

Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.